Pcos acne

[Kittykatxxxxx]

My pcos acne is getting my down. I can’t seem to get a grip of it. I am not on the pill but have been prescribed Yasmin. What route would be best to explore ?

Any pcos any stories welcome!

[CagePow]

Hi Kittykat, I can understand it getting you down, I had lovely skin as a teenager but as an adult, awful!

The only thing that seems to have helped me (and might just be a total coincidence) is taking vitamin D tablets. I don't understand why but since starting them my skin has cleared up dramatically.

Good luck! Xx

[Cheryltheoabela in reply to CagePow]

Hi there I was diagnosed with PCOs in my 20's and then I went on the combined pill to clear my skin. I came off the pill last yr, my skin has deteriorated (I turn 40 this yr) so I am assuming I still have PCOS. I need to go to the Dr to have this confirmed. How is it diagnosed? Do you have to have an ultrasound? Thanks Cheryl

[CagePow in reply to Cheryltheoabela]

Hi Cheryl, the doctor may diagnose it if you have a number of the symptoms (acne, irregular periods, hirsutism, weight gain) and i think its usually confirmed by blood tests (to check hormone levels) and/or an ultrasound. Good luck! Xx

[Cheryltheoabela in reply to CagePow]

Thank you for getting back to me. I only have bad skin no other symptoms. I will go to the Dr. Thanks again

[CrazyCatMazza]

My doctor prescribed me an antibiotic for my skin which worked wonders it's called erythromycin. I'm also taking inositol to lower lh/testosterone levels which plays a part in the hormonal acne.

[Cheryltheoabela]

I have been on the Yasmin (aka Lucette) pill for about 10 yrs. I was going to be given Roaccutane but had to take a pill beforehand. The pIll cleared up my skin very quickly. I decided to stop taking it last yr as I am soon turning 40 so I thought it was best to come off, my skin has really deteriorated. So I have been trying CBD and it reduced it but I am still having issues. So I have gone back on the pill but I am going to start taking 10% CBD as I am too old to be on the combined pill. I have read the single hormone can actually make skin worse. I found this article the other day which you may find interesting google.com/amp/s/www.smartf...

There is a lot of really interesting advice and for acne there is also a recommended supplement which may help. Worth a try. Hope this helps you. Cheryl